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7+2x divide by 3 =5 what’s the answer

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Answer:

x= -3

Explanation:

Rewrite the equation 7+2x/3=5

Now subtract 7 from both sides to isolate x.

2x/3= -2

Now to isolate 2x, multiply each side by 3

2x=-6

x=-3

Check 7+2(-3)/3=5

7-6/3=5

7-2=5

So this is correct

User Lgautier
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Answer:

x=4

Explanation:

3×5=15 therefore, 7+2x=15

15-7=8

8÷2=4

Making x equal to 4

User PersianGulf
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